Wool Tariff Measure Introduced in House Debated
The wool tariff revision bill was introduced by Chairman Underwood in the House amid expected stiff debate. Democrats back the measure with a lengthy report, while Republicans led by Rep Payne oppose it, warning the proposal could trigger broad industrial repercussions.
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Washington, D. C
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Payne
New York
Taft
Tariff Board
Congress
Steel Trust
Statistical
Bureau of Corporations
Treasury
Customs Service
Francis Burton Harrison
Dalzell
Needham
Longworth
Vedrine Enters And Quits Paris Rome Turin Race
Pierre Vedrine started the Paris to Turin air race from Paris at 3 31 am heading to Nice as the first stage. A violent wind damaged his aircraft forcing a rough landing near Macon and he abandoned the race returning to Paris. Four rivals Beaumont Garros Frey Vidart had already reached Rome and prepared to continue to Turin.
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France
Pierre Vedrine
Nice
Turin
Buc
Beaumont, Garros
Frey
Vidart
Rome
Vedrine
Dijon
Paris
Lyons
Paris Petit Parisien
Chalons Sur Saone
Saint Laurent Les Macon
State Eagles in Annual Session at Davenport
The sixth annual convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Iowa opens in Davenport with about 100 delegates and officials expecting up to 2500 participants over three days. State President L. J. Evans presides. officers to be elected and meeting sites chosen. Ottumwa and Burlington vie to host next year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Fraternal
Order of Eagles of Iowa
L. J. Evans
Council Bluffs
C. E. Ross
The
Des Moines Aerie
Lawrence de Graff
Fred Naeve
Davenport
Ottumwa
Burlington
Evans Before Grand Jury Rumors Surface About Lawmakers
Representative Owen J. Evans of Stark county testified again today before the grand jury in Columbus after admitting a bribe receipt related to the salary loan bill. Rumors persist that he will reveal facts about several legislators, with another grand jury report anticipated before week’s end.
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Solons
Columbus
Owen J. Evans
Stark County
Akron
Ohio
Evans
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Hold 16th Annual Meeting
In Chicago sixteenth annual meeting opens with Mayor Harrison welcoming members. Speakers urge saloon uplift and tighter regulation. Sessions continue tomorrow and Thursday.
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Harrison
Chicago
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
Carter H. Harrison
Iowa seed laws are commended at state convention
Des Moines Iowa June 6 No changes to Iowa seed laws will be recommended by the Iowa State Seed Dealers association after an executive session at the fifth annual state convention. H A Johns of Sioux City chaired the report praising the current statutes and noting improvements in seed quality and dealer conduct. President Charles N Page of Des Moines summed up delegates’ stance. Prof L H Hammil of Ames spoke defending a few contested points in the code.
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Des Moines
Ila
Iowa
Iowa State Seed Dealers’ Association
Chamberlain Hotel
H. A. Johns
Sioux City
Charles N. Page
L. H. Hammil
Ames
Lumber Inquiry Continues Under Grand Jury Secrecy
Chicago June 6 The governments grand jury investigation into the lumber business of the west and middle west continued with many witnesses subpoenaed. Judge Landis admonished all connected with the inquiry to observe strict secrecy and no information was given out.
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Chicago
West
Middle West
Landis
Wool duty burdens domestic mills against imports
The report notes that the wool duty is too low for manufacturers to pay and still compete with imported cloths, highlighting ongoing pressure on local mills.
Root Amendment To Canadian Reciprocity Bill Favored In Modified Form
Washington June 6 The finance committee expects to vote tomorrow on the Canadian reciprocity measure with Senator Root’s paper and wood pulp amendment likely adopted in modified form. The provision would delay force of the clause until the president certifies U.S. pulp and paper are duty free in Canada. Supporters say it preserves the bill while opponents warn it raises federal provincial jurisdiction questions. Secretary Knox planned to testify on the amendment and agreement between governments.
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Finance Committee
Bailey
Simmons
Johnson
Penrose
Cullova
Root
U. S
Canada
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Knox
O Callaghan Still on Witness Stand in Des Moines Trial
Des Moines Iowa June 6 James O Callaghan accused of conspiring in a plot to dynamite and rob Polk county treasury testifies again denying knowledge of the plan and the lead conspirators Tom Hatch and Peter Juhl He says he was with Al Rhoades the night of the attempted robbery and his case heads to the jury tomorrow after the defense rested and the state prepares rebuttal.
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Des Moines
Iowa
James O'Callaghan
Polk County’ Treasury
Treasury Office
Tom Hatch
Peter Juhl
al Rhoades
O‘callaghan
John Bigelow III in serious condition
New York June 6 There is no alarming change in the condition of John Bigelow veteran diplomat and author according to his physician Dr Milton Powell after his return from the Bigelow summer home at Highland Falls The patient suffers from a recurrence of an old malady serious due to age but not in immediate danger Dr Powell had no word from the Bigelow home during the night and left for Highland Falls this morning for further care
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New York
John Bigelow
Milton Powell
Bigelow
Highland Falls
Samuels Trial Opens in Keokuk Courts
In Keokuk Iowa on June 6 Jos I Samuels a former fire department captain went on trial for the murder of his wife on March 1 The case opens with 150 veniremen to be examined and 80 witnesses expected from both sides The defense plans an insanity plea and the trial may take two weeks
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Keokuk
lIa
Jos. I. Samuels
State Supreme Court in Session in Des Moines
The Iowa Supreme Court opened the June term in Des Moines with Chief Justice Sherwin presiding. Several major opinions are expected, as the court handed down multiple rulings today including affirmations and a reversal across several cases from Woodbury to Jefferson and Polk districts.
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State Supreme Court
Sherwin
Supreme Court
Sam Dimsdale
Tolerton-Warfield Company
Woodbury
Evans
W. W. Silvers
W. B. Floyd
Wapello
Ian
Deemer
Iowa Central Railwa Company
August Homan
Harding
State of Iowa
George D. Corwin
O i Poweshiek
Tien
Ladd
McCaull Dinsmore Company
Freitzen Grain Company
Weaver
First State Bank of Corwin
First State Bank of Corwith
John L. Haswell
Hancock District
State of
Polk District
McClain
Anthony Burdick of Davenport Dies
Davenport Iowa June 6 Anthony Burdick longtime president of the First National Bank of Davenport died last night after retiring recently to make way for former Congressman A F Dawson. The 25 year tenure marked by steady leadership ends with his passing.
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First National Bank of
Davenport
Anthony Burdick
A. F. Dawson
Train Hits Buggy. Maryland Farmer Survives
Martinsburg West Virginia June 6. Ray Van Meter Berkeley county farmer was crossing the Baltimore and Ohio tracks when a train struck his buggy. The horse was killed and the buggy was carried two miles on the engine pilot. Van Meter crawled into the cab and notified Engineer Keyser. he was only slightly injured.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Ray van Meter
Berkely County
Baltimore & Ohio Tracks
van Meter
Keyser
New Inquiry to Probe Lorimer Election Jackpot
Washington June 6 Senator Dillingham introduced a resolution for an eight member special committee to reinvestigate the Lorimer election charges. The panel may sit during sessions or recess to probe sources and use of funds tied to Lorimer’s victory.
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Washington, D. C
Dillingham
Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
Culberson
Gamble
Jones
Kenyon
Johnstone
Fletcher
Kern
Lea
Congress
Heat Proves Fatal to Burlington Man
Burlington Illinois June 6 F C Smith 72 died from yesterday’s extreme heat. The death marks the first heat related fatality of the summer in the area as authorities note prolonged high temperatures.
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Burlington
Ila
F. C. Smith
President Tafts Son Denied Ohio Bar Exam
Robert Alphonso Taft, son of President Taft, was denied permission to take the Ohio bar examination because he had not registered when he began studying law. He had asked the supreme court clerk to be registered, but was advised he could not sit for the exam this year. He may attempt the exam in two years.
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Columbus
Robert Alphonso Taft
President Taft
Supreme Court
Green Is Winner in Ninth Iowa District
Returns from nearly all precincts show Republican Judge W D Green of Audubon defeating Democrat W F Cleveland of Harlan for the Ninth Iowa congressional seat. Final tallies place Green ahead by about 1 100 votes with Pottawattamie county still reporting, as Green opposed reciprocity with Canada while Cleveland supported the agreement.
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Council Bluffs
Ninth Congressional District
W. D. Green
Audubon
W. F. Cleveland
Harlan
Pottawattamie County
Green
Cleveland
W. R. Green
Iowa
Walter I. Smith
Taft
W. S. Cleveland
Canada
Judge Smith
Iowa Pastor Testifies in Redeemable Mail Fraud Trial
The Rev. George Ladd of Colorado, a former Red Oak Iowa pastor, testified in Boston at the opening of the second week of the mail fraud trial against three Redeemable Investment officers. Ladd said he knew only Rev Normal Plass and that he bought 100 worth of Redeemable stocks and sought redemption after a postal raid.
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Boston
Mass
George 8. Ladd
Colorado
Redeemable Investment Company
United States District Court
Ladd
Red Oak
Iowa
Normal Plass
Charles H. Brooks
John J. Trappage
Will Decide Fate of Cox Indictment
Cincinnati officials and legal figures prepare for a mandamus hearing to decide whether Cox perjury indictments will stand. Prosecutor Hunt argues to revive the cases as Judge Dickson’s quashing of the indictments is reviewed by three judges.
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COX
Cincinnati
Ohio
Henry T. Hunt
George B. Cox
Second
Ohio J Judicial District
Dustin
Allred
Ferneding
Wm. Dickson
Court of Common Pleas
Notables to Pay Gibbons Tribute at Cardinalate Anniversary
Baltimore marks the 25th anniversary of Cardinal Gibbons elevation and his golden jubilee as a priest with a civic tribute. President Taft, Roosevelt, and other national figures will attend a program at Fifth Regiment Armory from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a dinner hosted by Mayor Preston. Taft plans to return to Washington after the event.
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Cardinal Gibons
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
White
U. S. Supreme Court
James Bryce
Great Britain
Champ Clark
Root
New York
Cannon
Preston
U. S
Austin L. Crothiers
Fifth Regiment Armory
Washington
Vermont
Cardinal Gibbons
Match Postponed Again in England America Polo at Westbury
The international polo match between England and America at Westbury was postponed due to ongoing northeast rain. Officials said the second cup game will be played tomorrow if weather permits.
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New York
Westbury
England
America
Enthusiasm Welcomes Madero in Leon Before National Capital Reach
Huge crowds greet General Francisco I. Madero Jr arriving by special train in Leon. He is under guard and expected to reach the national capital safely tomorrow.
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Leon
Mexico
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Madero
Pioneer Des Moines Woman Margaret Fry Dies At 85
Mrs. Margaret Catherine Fry aged 85 dies at her Des Moines home. A pioneer of Polk County and Des Moines, she lived in the area for decades and passed away today in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Des Moines
Margaret Catherine Fry
Polk County
Johnson Sails for England with Wife for Coronation
Jack Johnson, the Negro boxing champion, and his white wife sailed from New York on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm toward England to attend the coronation ceremonies of King George.
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New York
N. Y
Jack Johnson
George
Veteran Actor Harriman Dies at Home in New York
Edward Harriman veteran actor playwright and manager died at his New York home today He was born in New York 66 years ago The death ends a long career in stage and theatre leadership with multiple works and productions noted in obituaries
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New York
Edward Harriman
Former sheriff not guilty in Cairo murder trial
Cairo Illinois June 6 A B Bankston former sheriff of Pulaski county was found not guilty by a jury at Johnboro in the December murder of Cairo policeman Will ford French. The jury deliberated 65 hours before reaching the verdict.
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Cairo
Ill
A. B. Bankston
Pulaski County
Willford French
Johnboro
Alleged Burglar Arrested in Iowa Rail Hub
John Mattick, wanted by Cedar Rapids police on burglary charges, was arrested in Oskaloosa by Iowa Central Railway detective J. E. Muir. He is held pending arrival of a Linn County officer.
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Cedar Rapids
Oskaloosa
John Mattick
J. E. Muir
Iowa Central Railway
Linn County
American Chamber in Paris Promotes Unrestricted Arbitration
Paris reports six enthusiastic replies from chambers of commerce in France supporting the New York and Paris chambers of commerce appeal for unrestricted arbitration between the United States and France. Endorsing chambers include Bordeaux Rouen Dunkerque and Troyes.
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Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
New York
Maine wreck emerges as water pumped from coffer dam
Work resumes to drain the Maine wreck area at Havana. The after deck shows clearly and the sighting hood of the after turret on the port side becomes awash as the upper sections emerge from the water.
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Havana
Maine
Motion to Quash Indictment in Illinois Central Case
Attorneys for Frank B. Harriman John M Taylor Charles L Ewing and Joseph Burke filed another motion to quash indictments accusing them of defrauding the Illinois Central through car repair bills Judge Scanlon took the matter under advisement in Chicago June 6.
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Chicago
Frank B. Harriman
John M. Taylor
Charles L. Ewing
Joseph Burke
Illinois Central Railroad
Scanlon
Missionary Union Sessions End in New York
The International Missionary Union closes its last day in Clifftonspoint New York with speakers Rev. A Crane Rev Dr H.F.P. to Flamme Miss Harriet G Powers Rev Willis R Hotchkiss and Miss Ellen M Stone.
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Clifftonspoint
N. Y
International Missionary Union
A. Crane
HH FP
Flamme
Harriet G. Powers
Willis R. Hotchkiss
Ellen M. Stone
Weather outlook with scattered showers and cooler patch
Iowa Admiral forecast shows generally fair conditions with showers in the southeast tonight or Wednesday and cooler tonight. Illinois experiences unsettled weather with showers tonight or Wednesday and cooler air in the north and central portions. Sunrise at 4 15 a m and sunset with moonset listed. date 7 22.
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Iowa
Illinois
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